A club representative revealed on Friday: “[Director] Marina Granovskaia and [chairman] Bruce Buck met with John and his agent this week and offered him a one-year contract extension.

“With it coming so late in the season, this is a big decision for John and his family and it is something that they are now considering.”

But Terry admitted later on Friday that he is considering whether or not to accept the offer.

He wrote on Instagram: “The contract extension the club has offered me is a different role and I hope everyone will understand I want to take the time to consider it carefully before making a decision.”